Mechanical toy



March 1 1927.

1,619,179 A. BANGERTER MECHANICAL TOY Filed Jan. 5. 1924 4 Sheets-Sheet 1 3/ 3/ 29 INVENTOR 30 a 2g 3 BY 6 000- 4N6ffi7fi ATTORNEY Mdrch 1 1927.

1,619,179 A. BANGERTER MECHANICAL TOY Filed Jan. 5, 1924 4 Sheet-Sheet 2 ATTORNEY March 1927' A. BANGERTER MECHANICAL TOY Filed Jan. 5. 1924 4 SheetsSheet 4 z J a 2 V 2 J 7 5 3 lb 6 7 I i \IIPUF. 1 m: W. w r /J w J a n 9. I 6 7 0 2 ATTORNEY Patented Mar. 1, 1 927.

s w BAN -se en s'i ii' eeieeses li n 193s- MECHA ICAL 'TOY.

j V ii Application fit-(1 4mm 5, 1924. Serial No. 6 84,664.

Among the principal objects" which the preseiit' invention[hasi inview arezto provide a mechanism resembling in Pill'bfitllltlifllr mate figure ;'to visibly perform the opera'tion of (tracing ordrawing a picture; to vprovide means for indicating thelcoinpletion of the functioning "cycle;- ':to provide operating means for manipulating 'aplurality of said toy-s sepa-rately"and in competition; and to provide skill provok'ing means for driving the mechanisms. 1

' i Drawings.

Figure 1 is a. longitudinal section showing schenmtically the arrangement of a toy and operating means therefor constructed and arranged in-acordancta with the present in 'vention'.

Figure 2 is a longitudinal section of the display platform on which toys are mounted together with an electric wiring layout/for per ting the indiesannouncing' the completion of a'contest employing awnmnheret' said toys, the section-being taken on {the line 2 l Fig- 3 Figure 3 is a plan View partly insection on line 3-3 showing the manipulative handoperating'mechanisniwith-which each toy is provided.

Figure 4 is ,a vertical section on enlarged scale "of the; operating mechanism connected with the marking device, the section being taken on the line t4 in Fig. 1.

Figure 5 is a vertical section, the section being takenonthe linel55 in Figure 11.

Figure 6 is a detailed view "on: enlarged scale and in section showing the magazine for holding cards to be drawnfupon on each ot the Various toys, the section heingwtalren as on the line 6-6 in Fig: 4E. t. Figure 7 is a crosssection of a feeding mechanism forthe.1nagazine,the section being takenon enlarged scale andtak'eir (as-on the line 7-'(' in Fig. 6. V t

Figure Sis a detailed view of an articulated mechanism for supporting and guiding the marking,member. i i S Figure 9is asecti na l view thereof, the section being taken'o'n the line 9+9, in Fig. 8. gure i1 0 isianenla'rged section-of one of the joints, the section-being taken as on the line 10-10511 Fig. 8. I I r Figure 11 is arear elevation of the opersting 'mechanisin, the reverse ofwhat. is shown in Figures ofthe drawings.

is a'detailed. View onv enlarged "scale partly in section showing a fragment i'c-ifwtheelectnic switches with which ithe an- -no incing mechanism is provided, thesectien ibeln g taken onit-heline 121-2 I11'F1g:-l3.

Figure 13 is av detailed View on enlarged scale rof the stopp ng mechanism 'KVlfll "which tlfretoys-are IOflClliIQFOViIClQd.i

' I 7 Description. i

As seen best in Figure 1 of the drawings, eachtoy has a NlSlblB inarlnng member 20.

The member 20 is operatively connected with a mechanism contained in the casing 21;

* 'Simulation "of "a -conne'ction between the element-20, which simulates ?the human hand and'the body 22 0 f ai'doll", effected by covering the wrist "portion of the "inem'ber 20 with the sleeve 230i agown or fabric/covening'2l which is" draped' on the body 22 and over-the frame-25 upon *Wl-liC-lrtllfl bod y 22*is meunteds -First,--the frame 25 is reniovably secured-to the casing 21-by means of screws 26 0r-ot1her suitable devices. I'il'Will be understood that -=-no-'1nov,ement is imparted to any portion of the visible dollj-fi-gu-re other than to the hand oreleinent 20. i As indicated-best inFi-gure 2 of the drawings, a series ottcasings 21are preferably employed, theinechanism in-each of saidca-sin'gs being operativelyconnectedby belts 27 with pulleys provided onspools 28 1oosely 1nounted on the motor-driven shaft 29. Ihe spools 28 areeach operatively connected with the shaft 29*by clutch members 30, which normally engage teethprovided on the spools 28 by means of-the springs :31.

- It will be-understoodcthat theshaft 29 is rotatedby an-electric "motor 32 only when it is. desired to reset the mechanism, at the completion of anyoper-ation ashereinafter set forth; To this end the motor 32 is connected to a drivingwpulley '33 bvineansof a .be1t 34,-as-can be .seen best in Figures land 2 ofythedrawings. I

7 Normally, the-mechanisms controlling the marking 1nembersr20 1n the various casings 21 are driven by a handwheel 35, the periphery whereof is ada pted to frictionally engage .a' tire on the transmission; wheels 36. =Eaclrtransmiss1on wheel 36 isindependently mounted von a shaft '37, and has a V pulley 38 which is joperatiively engaged by means of a:v beltfiil'with a pulley {20 on a shaft: mounted in a separate standardil; A

, second.,pulley 42 ,is rigidly 'connectedwith thepuiley ifi and is operatively connected with one of the spools 28 by an independent belt 43. By means of this arrangement it obvious that each of the mechanisms contained in each casing BL is operated independently by the person manipulating the hand wheel 35.

The manipulation of the hand wheel 35 is dependent on skill and care due to the fact that said wheel is turned by means of a crank handle 4 t and is pivoted on a shaft by a pivoted bracket 46 which is hinged to the standards 47 by the hinge pin 4.8.

The free end of each bracket 46 is supported by means of a cushion spring ftil, the normal operation of which is to lift the wheel 35 from engagement with the wheel 36. The arrangement between the two wheels is efl'ect ed only by the operator pressing the wheel 35 downward against the expansion oi the spring! 49. Aspart oi the travel of his hand when grasping the crank 44; is up and it is obvious that the amount of duration of contact between the wheels 35 and Elti will vary with the skill and knowledge of the various persons operating the said wheels. The result of the operation would be that the person causingthe marking element 20 to complete the picture such as shown in Figure st of the drawings first, will he considered the winner of the prize or merit or reward of merit in the particular contest.

\Vith the completion of each picture by any particular toy having); the marking element 20. the electric lamp 50 associated with the magazine 51 with which the particular toy is provided. caused to glow due to the fact that the switch element 52 in the particular casing has been moved to contact with the stationary switch element :33 which completes the circuit in which the particular lamp is incmpmrated.

As will he hereafter descrihedcthc mechanism which first conu'iletes its cycle, will complete the electric circu t incommrating the lamp 50 associated with it and render it impossible to complete the electric circuits in all of the other mechan sms associated in the game or contest.

As seen best in l igure ll of the drawings, rocking: shaft extends through and between all of the casings 21 and has rigiiilly mounted thereon within each casing an arm 57. Each arm 57 has a pin (58 normally resting in the slot 58 of a link 59. The arm 57 has at the upper end thereof a wcdtn shaped end (it), thcotlice of which is to extend behind and displace. outward the plunger 61 on each ofthe elements 52.

As previously explained. each of the elements 52 are moved to contact with the element 53 of each circuit incorporating one of the lamps 50.

Normally, each of the ends 60 rests in the path of the can] (52 to ride over the inclined surface thereof. The sharp edge of the wedge end 60 is thus introduced behind the plunger 61 to press the same outward against the switch element 52 to move the same to engage with the switch element with which it is associated.

As previously explained, the completion of the circuit between the elements 52 and 53 operates to light the lamp 50 associated withsome one of the dolls.

The arm 57 is so mounted, that when pressedoutward by the cam block (32, it rocks the shaft The said shalt and the arms 57 are rocked outward so that the ends (it) oi the "arious arms 57 pass outside o'l' the block 62 and between the head. 01

the plunger (it and inside of the switch element 52. .l'lorizontal rods, (53, are attached to the arms 57, and extend. loosely through holes in the casings. These rods serve merely as guide members to insure accurate functioning of the arms, 57.

In this manner provision is made tor avoiding, the later con'ipletion of electric circuits having the lamps 50 associated with other toys.

From the foregoing it is obvious that at: the completion of the game, the lamp as sociated with the toy which has completed the picture first, will show and that lamp only, though the other toys may be manipulated to the point of completion o'lf their respective pictures.

At the completion of the picture in each mechanism, a clutch 64 on the driving; shalt 65 is thrown. To this end a rocker arm (56 is pivotally connected with the link 55) by a ball and socket joint indicated by the numeral ($7 in Figures t and l l of the drawings.

The link 59 is suspended between the ball and socket joint (37 and a. pin 8 laterally extended from the arm 57. As seen best in lfigurt-i 13 of the drawings, the elongated slot 58 in the link 5t) permits the movement of the link 59 laterally without changing the position of the arm 57. Set out from the link 59 is a lu 69 which normallv rests tion of the drawing. The pin 70 is so disposed on the cam disk 71. that it engages the lug 69 in passinp and presses the said lug and the link 59 connected therewith forward to rock the rocker arm 66 to throw the clutch 64 on the shaft (55. llavinp thrown the clutch, the mechanism is arrested until released manually.

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lll l figure shown in the drawing, it will be un derstood that other disks having ditl'erent shapes may be substituted for the present disks to effect the representation of other figures. i i

It is also obvious that while I have described the disks as separable, this may-be 'aricd by forming a single block having a series of juxtaposed parallel cam edge surfaces. 1 consider these *arious modifications of the construction as comprised within the present disclosure.

(71 crime.

1. A toy as characterized comprising a movable n'lal'king member; a stationary chart magazine tor disposing successive charts adjacent to said marking member; and power driven means for moving said marking member successively to place a marking point against the outcrn'iost chart and to simultaneously more said point under pressure over said chart. in a predetermined path, and then to move said marking member out of contact with said chart.

A toy as characterized conn'rrising a movable marking member; a stationary chart magazine for disposing successive charts adjacent to said nnirking member: and power driven means for moving said marking member successively to place a lnarking point against the outermost chart and to simultaneously move said point under pressure over said chart, in a predetermined path, and then to .move said marking member out of contact with said chart, said means en'ibodying a plurality of disks operatively connected each with said marking member, each disk having characteristic construction to n-oduce the desired movement in said marking meiuber.

3. A toy as cl'iaractcrizcd com 'u'ising a movable marking member; a stationary chart magazine for disposing successiwi charts adjacent to said marking member; and power driven .means for moving said niarking member successively to place a marking point against the outermost chart and to simultaneously move said point un der pressure over said chart, in a predator mined path, and then to move said marking member out of contact with said chart, said means embodying a plurality of disks operatively connected each with said marking member, each disk having a series of edge cams. and means operatively connectcd with said cams for transmitting to said marking member, a movement mrrespondiug with said cams.

4. A toy as characterized comprising a movable marking member; a stationary chart magazine for disposing successive charts adjacent to said marking member; and power driven means for moving said marking member successively to place a marking point against the outermost chart and to simultaneously move said point under pressure over said chart, in a predetermined path, and then to move said marking memher out of contact with said chart, said means embodying a plurality of disks operatively connected each with said marking member, each disk having a series of edge cams, and means operativcly connected with said cams for transmitting to said marking member, a movement corresponding with said cams, and adriving mechanism for simultaneously moving said disks one complete revolution thereof.

A toy as characterized comprising a an *able marking member; a stationary chart magazine for disposing successive charts adjacent to said marking member, and power driven means for moving said marking member successively to place a marking point againstcthe outermost chart and to simultaneously move said point under pressure over said chart, in a predetcrn'lined path, and then to move said marking n'lei'nher out of contact with said chart, said means embodying a plurality of disks operat-ively connected each with said marking member, each disk having a series of edge cams, and means operatively connectedavith said cams for transmitting to said marking member, a movement corresponding with said cams, and a driving mechanism for sin'mltaneously moving said disks one complete revolution thereof; and means for automatically arresting the movement of said disks.

(MA toy as characterized comprising a plurality of marking members and mechanisms operativcly connected with said members for imparting thereto, sinuiltaneously, a variety of movements; a plurality of means for operating each of said marking members, said means being spaced. apart from said markingmembers and mechanisms connected therewith; said means being adapted for irictionally engaging said u'icchanisms for irregular intervals; and means operatively connected with the operating means for each oi said marking members for arresting the movement of said marking members at the completion (Xi their function.

7. A toy as charzurterized comprising a plurality of marking members and mechanismsoperatively connected with said members for imparting thereto, simultancously, a ariety of movcn'ienls: a plurality of means tor operating each of said marking members, said means being spaced apart from said nu'n'king members and mechanisms connects ed therewith, said n'ieans being adapted for lirictionally engaging said mechanisms for irregular intervals; means operatively connected with the operating means for each of said marking members for arresting the movement of said markingmembers at the completion of their function; and means operatively connected with each of said frictionally engaging said mechanisms for irregular intervals; means operatively connected With the operating means for each of said 7 marking members for arresting the movement of said marking members at the completion of their function; and means operatively connected with each of said markingmembers for displaying visibly a device for indicating the completion-of its function; and means for preventing the operation of other devices simultaneously, with the suspension of the operation of the first mentioned device.

ADOLF BANGERTER. 

